Development
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Mahipar Dam Upgrade Reviewed as Afghanistan Plans Higher Electricity Capacity
DID Press: The head of Afghanistan’s national power utility has emphasized that any decision to increase electricity generation capacity at the Mahipar hydropower dam must be based on precise technical evaluations. During a meeting with the contractor responsible for the…
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EU-Funded Uzbek Program Trains More Than 700 Afghans
DID Press: Uzbekistan has completed a four-year, €2 million European Union-funded program that provided higher education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship support to more than 700 Afghan citizens. The project, titled “Strengthening Surkhandarya Region Capacity for Educational and Vocational Training of…
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Muttaqi Stresses Expansion of Development Projects, UN Cooperation
DID Press: The foreign ministry of the Taliban-led administration said that Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held talks with Bruno Lemarquis, focusing on humanitarian assistance and development cooperation with the United Nations. According to the statement, Lemarquis presented his…
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Construction Begins on Herat’s 2nd Urban Underpass
DID Press: Authorities in Herat have launched construction of the city’s second urban underpass, a project aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving transportation flow in one of western Afghanistan’s busiest districts. According to officials from the Herat Municipality, the…
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Russia: Taliban Has Cut Drug Production and Trafficking by 90%
DID Press: Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has stated that Afghan authorities under the Taliban have significantly reduced drug trafficking and have largely fulfilled their commitments in counter-narcotics efforts. Speaking after his visit to India, Shoigu said Taliban officials…
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Iran, US, Qatar and Pakistan Agree Framework for Future Negotiations
DID Press: Technical negotiations involving Iran, United States, Pakistan and Qatar have concluded with an agreement on the structure and mechanisms for future talks, according to Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi. Gharibabadi, who headed the Iranian technical delegation, said…
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Herat Approves 1st Comprehensive Urban Master Plan for Long-Term Development
DID Press: Authorities in western Afghanistan have approved the first comprehensive urban master plan in the history of Herat, establishing a strategic framework for the city’s growth, infrastructure development and economic expansion over the coming decades. The plan, finalized after…
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Russian Strategic Bombers Complete 16-H Patrol Over Barents, Norwegian Seas
DID Press: Russia has announced that two Tu-160 strategic bombers carried out a 16-hour flight mission over international waters above the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea, underscoring Moscow’s long-range airpower capabilities. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the…
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Kabul, UN and Qatar Hold Talks on Strengthening Global Engagement
DID Press: Embassy of Qatar in Afghanistan has hosted a meeting between senior officials from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the Taliban’s Foreign Ministry to discuss Afghanistan’s future relations with the international community. According to a statement…
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World Cup 2026: Iran Holds Belgium as Spain Delivers Statement Win
DID Press: World Cup 2026 action continued on Sunday night and early Monday with four matches in Groups G and H, as Spain cruised to a commanding victory, Iran earned a valuable draw against Belgium, and Egypt revived its hopes…
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